Best High Schools in Kentucky

High schools
355
Students
201,527
Avg actual
37%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Kentucky, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Dupont Manual High

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1929 Students

2. Beechwood High School

A+

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Beechwood Independent • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 727 Students

3. Pikeville High School

A+

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Pikeville Independent • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 514 Students

4. Laurel County Virtual Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Laurel County • Public • Grades KG - 12 • 6 Students

5. North Oldham High School

A+

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Oldham County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 995 Students

6. Highlands High School

A+

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fort Thomas Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1015 Students

7. Madison Southern High School

A+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Madison County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1210 Students

8. Oldham County High School

A+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Oldham County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1656 Students

9. Atherton High

A+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1461 Students

10. Leslie County High School

A+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Leslie County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 472 Students

See all 224 high schools here ranked

Best Middle Schools in Kentucky

Middle schools
219
Students
126,181
Avg actual
39%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Kentucky, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Scapa At Bluegrass

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 277 Students

2. Murray Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Murray Independent • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 653 Students

3. Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1081 Students

4. Highlands Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fort Thomas Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 732 Students

5. Corbin Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Corbin Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 646 Students

6. Conner Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Boone County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 896 Students

7. North Oldham Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Oldham County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 787 Students

8. Gray Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Boone County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1029 Students

9. South Warren Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Warren County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 772 Students

10. Farristown Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Madison County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 466 Students

See all 206 middle schools here ranked

Best Elementary Schools in Kentucky

Elementary schools
880
Students
341,861
Avg actual
44%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Kentucky, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. G R Hampton Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Knox County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 268 Students

2. Dewitt Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Knox County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 127 Students

3. Anchorage Independent Public School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Anchorage Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 405 Students

4. Johnson Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fort Thomas Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students

5. Sublimity Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Laurel County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 310 Students

6. Farmington Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Graves County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 266 Students

7. Burning Springs Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clay County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 303 Students

8. Murray Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Murray Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 544 Students

9. Lone Oak Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mccracken County • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 520 Students

10. Whitley County East Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Whitley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 267 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in Kentucky

State-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Kentucky has a total population of 4,505,836 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Kentucky

715,791

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

27%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Kentucky.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

17.46 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.48 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

14.98 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kentucky.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kentucky.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,467 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

55 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Kentucky Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Kentucky

How many schools are in Kentucky?

Kentucky has 1,665 public schools: 355 high schools, 219 middle schools and 880 elementary schools, serving 715,791 students in total.

How do schools in Kentucky perform on state tests?

On average, 1,665 schools in Kentucky score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Kentucky meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kentucky?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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Tennessee

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Indiana

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Ohio

  • Actual: 58%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
West Virginia

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Illinois

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Alabama

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Georgia

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
North Carolina

  • Actual: 55%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
South Carolina

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Virginia

  • Actual: 72%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Every city and county in Kentucky

School rankings for each place: 1955 cities, towns and neighborhoods, and 120 counties.

Counties

Cities and towns

School district map of Kentucky

Every public school district in Kentucky with graded schools. Hover for the district and its school count; click to open its page.

shaded by the district's average SchoolGrade, F to A; grey = not yet graded. Boundaries from the NCES EDGE composite school district file. Districts without a page (fewer than three graded schools) are not linked.

Largest school districts in Kentucky

The 25 districts with the most graded schools in Kentucky. Each district page lists every one of its schools.